2003 The European Society of Cardiology
... clues are a previous history of coronary artery disease, and radiation of the pain to the neck, lower jaw, or left arm. The pain may not be severe and, in the elderly particularly, other presentations such as fatigue, dyspnoea, faintness or syncope are common. There are no individual physical signs ...
... clues are a previous history of coronary artery disease, and radiation of the pain to the neck, lower jaw, or left arm. The pain may not be severe and, in the elderly particularly, other presentations such as fatigue, dyspnoea, faintness or syncope are common. There are no individual physical signs ...
The relationship between B-type natriuretic peptide levels and
... symptoms may vary substantially during the course of the disease process and may not correlate with changes in underlying cardiac function. Although HF is progressive and often fatal, patients can be stabilized, and myocardial dysfunction and remodeling may improve, either spontaneously or as a cons ...
... symptoms may vary substantially during the course of the disease process and may not correlate with changes in underlying cardiac function. Although HF is progressive and often fatal, patients can be stabilized, and myocardial dysfunction and remodeling may improve, either spontaneously or as a cons ...
Management of acute myocardial infarction in patients presenting
... clues are a previous history of coronary artery disease, and radiation of the pain to the neck, lower jaw, or left arm. The pain may not be severe and, in the elderly particularly, other presentations such as fatigue, dyspnoea, faintness or syncope are common. There are no individual physical signs ...
... clues are a previous history of coronary artery disease, and radiation of the pain to the neck, lower jaw, or left arm. The pain may not be severe and, in the elderly particularly, other presentations such as fatigue, dyspnoea, faintness or syncope are common. There are no individual physical signs ...
mind the connection - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
... Once someone has had a stroke or TIA, their odds of having another one increase. The risk of a second stroke is high for five years following a first stroke, with 30 per cent of survivors having a second stroke. This is where secondary prevention comes in. Secondary prevention is essentially prevent ...
... Once someone has had a stroke or TIA, their odds of having another one increase. The risk of a second stroke is high for five years following a first stroke, with 30 per cent of survivors having a second stroke. This is where secondary prevention comes in. Secondary prevention is essentially prevent ...
Why is Regression of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Convenient? QCVC Committees
... In some studies carried out by our group, we have been able to identify, in an objective way a linear, positive, continuous and statistically significant correlation between the left ventricular mass index corrected by body surface or by height to the 2.7 power and the maximum corrected QT so that t ...
... In some studies carried out by our group, we have been able to identify, in an objective way a linear, positive, continuous and statistically significant correlation between the left ventricular mass index corrected by body surface or by height to the 2.7 power and the maximum corrected QT so that t ...
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
... with silent AF feel well but still need follow-up, as they are at the same risk for stroke as people with symptoms. NEWLY DISCOVERED (FIRST DETECTED) describes the first time that AF is recognized and diagnosed. RECURRENT describes more than one AF episode. LONG-STANDING PERSISTENT describes a conti ...
... with silent AF feel well but still need follow-up, as they are at the same risk for stroke as people with symptoms. NEWLY DISCOVERED (FIRST DETECTED) describes the first time that AF is recognized and diagnosed. RECURRENT describes more than one AF episode. LONG-STANDING PERSISTENT describes a conti ...
the Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, and Left
... was introduced into the right femoral artery for measurement of arterial pressure and for sampling of the indicator. The wires of the electrode catheter were connected with an external transistorized pacemaker (Electrodyne, model TR 3) for control of the heart rate. This unit has been modified to pr ...
... was introduced into the right femoral artery for measurement of arterial pressure and for sampling of the indicator. The wires of the electrode catheter were connected with an external transistorized pacemaker (Electrodyne, model TR 3) for control of the heart rate. This unit has been modified to pr ...
Ventricular free wall rupture after myocardial infarction
... because the denominators used in different studies were dissimilar. Some studies might not have utilised the appropriate denominator. For example, scientific papers based on autopsy studies presented the data as the number of VFWR expressed as a percentage of the total number of autopsies. This kind ...
... because the denominators used in different studies were dissimilar. Some studies might not have utilised the appropriate denominator. For example, scientific papers based on autopsy studies presented the data as the number of VFWR expressed as a percentage of the total number of autopsies. This kind ...
PDF - Bentham Open
... pulmonary artery branch where the IVUS images were obtained, using an exchange guidewire system and X-ray control. This method guarantees that IVUS, OCT and PA pressure are obtained at the same level of the studied PA branch. Images were acquired during a pullback rate of 1.0 mm/s. Occlusion and sal ...
... pulmonary artery branch where the IVUS images were obtained, using an exchange guidewire system and X-ray control. This method guarantees that IVUS, OCT and PA pressure are obtained at the same level of the studied PA branch. Images were acquired during a pullback rate of 1.0 mm/s. Occlusion and sal ...
An Unusual Huge Coronary Artery Aneurysm with Fistula
... connecting the aneurysm with PA. This finding was compatible with CAAAF. Coronary artery fistulas are uncommon in patients who undergo coronary angiography. Fistulas from the RCA are slightly more common than those from the left coronary arteries. The reported incidence of bilateral coronary fistula ...
... connecting the aneurysm with PA. This finding was compatible with CAAAF. Coronary artery fistulas are uncommon in patients who undergo coronary angiography. Fistulas from the RCA are slightly more common than those from the left coronary arteries. The reported incidence of bilateral coronary fistula ...
Atresia of the Coronary Sinus Ostium to the Right Atrium with a
... invasive procedures of the heart. Commonly, it is used during the electrodes implants for the epimiocardic monitoring of the cardiac rhythm, through a biventricular pace maker. These invasive procedures are not possible in hearts with an atresic coronary sinus ostium. In the presence of this anomaly ...
... invasive procedures of the heart. Commonly, it is used during the electrodes implants for the epimiocardic monitoring of the cardiac rhythm, through a biventricular pace maker. These invasive procedures are not possible in hearts with an atresic coronary sinus ostium. In the presence of this anomaly ...
Activity of Microorganisms in Organic Waste Disposal
... we confirmed these findings in a larger cohort of HF patients. These patients were included after stabilization of acute decompensated HF; therefore, they are at a much higher risk of future events compared with patients with stable chronic HF.12 A novel finding of the present study is that a higher ...
... we confirmed these findings in a larger cohort of HF patients. These patients were included after stabilization of acute decompensated HF; therefore, they are at a much higher risk of future events compared with patients with stable chronic HF.12 A novel finding of the present study is that a higher ...
Problems - Heart Failure Society of America
... The information in this booklet is the copyrighted work of The Heart Failure Society of America and/or its affiliates and is protected under US and worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) is a non-profit organization of healthcare professionals and ...
... The information in this booklet is the copyrighted work of The Heart Failure Society of America and/or its affiliates and is protected under US and worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. The Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) is a non-profit organization of healthcare professionals and ...
Effect of Definition on Incidence of Postinfarction
... much more common than the 15% incidence customarily quoted (by rub)." Moreover, they noted that if an "observer demands the presence of a pericardial friction rub," the diagnosis of pericarditis may be "unrecognized in spite of typical pain." Others46 warned that requiring a friction rub to diagnose ...
... much more common than the 15% incidence customarily quoted (by rub)." Moreover, they noted that if an "observer demands the presence of a pericardial friction rub," the diagnosis of pericarditis may be "unrecognized in spite of typical pain." Others46 warned that requiring a friction rub to diagnose ...
Causes of sudden death in competitive athletes
... we found evidence of structural cardiovascular disease in 28; in only I athlete was the heart structurally normal (Fig. 2). We inferred that this individual may have died of a primary ventricular arrhythmia. A variety of cardiovascular diseases were responsible for sudden death in the 29 trained ath ...
... we found evidence of structural cardiovascular disease in 28; in only I athlete was the heart structurally normal (Fig. 2). We inferred that this individual may have died of a primary ventricular arrhythmia. A variety of cardiovascular diseases were responsible for sudden death in the 29 trained ath ...
Acute viral myocarditis
... by Corvisart. However, at the beginning of the 20th century with the recognition of coronary artery disease as an important cause for heart disease, the term was largely discarded.1 In attempts to standardize the diagnostic criteria for myocarditis, the Dallas classification2 was introduced in 1987. ...
... by Corvisart. However, at the beginning of the 20th century with the recognition of coronary artery disease as an important cause for heart disease, the term was largely discarded.1 In attempts to standardize the diagnostic criteria for myocarditis, the Dallas classification2 was introduced in 1987. ...
Left Atrial Volume Combined With Atrial Pump Function
... trial fibrillation (AF) is not generally life threatening but is considered to be the most common cause of ischemic stroke, which often yields serious complications because of acute occlusion of intracranial arteries without collateral circulation. The incidence of stroke is increased by ⬇5-fold in ...
... trial fibrillation (AF) is not generally life threatening but is considered to be the most common cause of ischemic stroke, which often yields serious complications because of acute occlusion of intracranial arteries without collateral circulation. The incidence of stroke is increased by ⬇5-fold in ...
Impact of myocardial fibrosis on left ventricular diastolic function in
... patients with diffuse or limited cutaneous scleroderma underwent transthoracic echocardiography using Doppler and tissue Doppler parameters for diastolic function assessment and cardiac delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DE-MRI) for myocardial fibrosis identification and characterizatio ...
... patients with diffuse or limited cutaneous scleroderma underwent transthoracic echocardiography using Doppler and tissue Doppler parameters for diastolic function assessment and cardiac delayed-enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DE-MRI) for myocardial fibrosis identification and characterizatio ...
Computed Tomography Imaging in Patients with Congenital Heart
... access for power injection with automated devices. PICC lines, central lines, and indwelling venous catheters have all been described for safe injection as well, although hand injection is commonly used with these access types. Umbilical catheters can be safely used but may result in suboptimal cont ...
... access for power injection with automated devices. PICC lines, central lines, and indwelling venous catheters have all been described for safe injection as well, although hand injection is commonly used with these access types. Umbilical catheters can be safely used but may result in suboptimal cont ...
Cardiac Amyloidosis
... guidance to safely position the bioptome) 4 or 5 pinhead-size pieces of heart muscle are taken. The procedure is painless and, in skilled hands, is safe. If amyloid is present, it will always be seen on the heart biopsy, and there is usually enough tissue available to perform special techniques need ...
... guidance to safely position the bioptome) 4 or 5 pinhead-size pieces of heart muscle are taken. The procedure is painless and, in skilled hands, is safe. If amyloid is present, it will always be seen on the heart biopsy, and there is usually enough tissue available to perform special techniques need ...
Closed-loop cardiac pacing vs. conventional dual
... Biotronik GmbH & Co., Germany), is a form of rate-adaptive pacing which responds to myocardial contraction dynamics by measuring variations in right ventricular intracardiac impedance:19 during an incipient VVS it could increase paced heart rate and avoid bradycardia, arterial hypotension, and synco ...
... Biotronik GmbH & Co., Germany), is a form of rate-adaptive pacing which responds to myocardial contraction dynamics by measuring variations in right ventricular intracardiac impedance:19 during an incipient VVS it could increase paced heart rate and avoid bradycardia, arterial hypotension, and synco ...
Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathies
... chronic arrhythmias in animal models translate to clinical forms of AIC. Specifically, there is an adaptive/ compensatory phase whereby LV dilation, extracellular matrix remodeling, and neurohormonal system activation occurs but severe LV dysfunction does not. ...
... chronic arrhythmias in animal models translate to clinical forms of AIC. Specifically, there is an adaptive/ compensatory phase whereby LV dilation, extracellular matrix remodeling, and neurohormonal system activation occurs but severe LV dysfunction does not. ...
Myocardial ischemia
... Myocardial Infarction Complications of myocardial infarction Depending on the extent of the area involved in a myocardial infarction, a number of complications might arise, including: 1. Rupture of weakened myocardial wall. Bleeding into pericardium may cause cardiac tamponade and further impair ca ...
... Myocardial Infarction Complications of myocardial infarction Depending on the extent of the area involved in a myocardial infarction, a number of complications might arise, including: 1. Rupture of weakened myocardial wall. Bleeding into pericardium may cause cardiac tamponade and further impair ca ...
Assessment of inpatient multimodal cardiac imaging
... We conducted a retrospective analysis of 553 consecutive cardiac investigations requested by physicians attending on the General Internal Medicine (GIM) and Cardiology in-patient services across three academic teaching hospitals in Toronto. The study was conducted in two separate 1-month blocks (26t ...
... We conducted a retrospective analysis of 553 consecutive cardiac investigations requested by physicians attending on the General Internal Medicine (GIM) and Cardiology in-patient services across three academic teaching hospitals in Toronto. The study was conducted in two separate 1-month blocks (26t ...